1872 Mandarin vs Eau Sereine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
1872 MandarinChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau SereineChoose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
1872 Mandarin4/8
Eau Sereine4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Sereine
- Community sentiment
- Eau Sereine
- Longevity
- 1872 Mandarin
- Sillage & projection
- 1872 Mandarin
- Value for money
- Eau Sereine
- Versatility
- 1872 Mandarin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- 1872 Mandarin
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Sereine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1872 MandarinClive ChristianEau SereineLe Couvent Maison de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 74%
4.03/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%
Category winnerEau SereineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
41 votes
29%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerEau SereineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1872 Mandarin
Sillage1872 Mandarin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau SereineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
citrus100%
lavender92%
fruity84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeBergamotNectarineGingerLimeBasilCorianderLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyVioletFreesiaOrchidRoseJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossVetiverMuskAmberCedarSaffronPatchouli
Top15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
BlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base2 to 3 hours
Cedar
Category winner1872 MandarinLongest dry-down: 3 to 5 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall40
Winter27
Day100
Night64
Spring50
Summer100
Fall42
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Category winner1872 MandarinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,490
PerfumerBeverley Bayne
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,588
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerEau SereineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot1872 Mandarin by Clive Christian is a bright citrus floral fragrance built on crisp fruit and classic greenery. The scent begins with a lively burst of mandarin orange, lime, and lemon, sharpened by ginger, fresh basil, and coriander. As the brisk opening settles, a soft floral heart of lily-of-the-valley, violet, lav…
Reviews →Eau Sereine by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a breezy aromatic fragrance designed around uplifting fruit and calming botanical notes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, paired against the clean herbal edge of lavender. As the initial brightness softens, a gentle heart em…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1872 Mandarin or Eau Sereine?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. 1872 Mandarin is rated 3.98/5 from 41 votes; Eau Sereine is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes. Choose 1872 Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sereine for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1872 Mandarin or Eau Sereine?
1872 Mandarin lasts longest (1872 Mandarin 67/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1872 Mandarin or Eau Sereine?
1872 Mandarin projects furthest (1872 Mandarin 63/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1872 Mandarin and Eau Sereine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is 1872 Mandarin or Eau Sereine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau Sereine is the stronger pick. For winter, 1872 Mandarin is the stronger pick. 1872 Mandarin suits daytime wear; Eau Sereine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1872 Mandarin and Eau Sereine?
1872 Mandarin has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nectarine and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Freesia, a base of Moss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Eau Sereine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar.
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